Robots.txt Generator
Generate a basic robots.txt file with common block rules and sitemap output.
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Browser-basedWhat this tool does
Assemble a starter robots.txt file for standard admin, search, and preview exclusions.
It keeps the common allow/disallow structure visible while you build.
What you can do with this tool
Draft conservative disallow rules for staging areas, dashboards, previews, and internal search pages before deployment.
Add the canonical sitemap URL to the generated file so compliant crawlers can discover the preferred URL inventory.
Create a readable robots.txt draft that SEO, engineering, and platform teams can inspect before it ships.
What to check before relying on the result
- Performance and maximum practical input size depend on browser memory, device speed, and the structure of the input.
- Review the generated result before replacing or publishing an original file.
How to use
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Enter the sitemap URL.
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Turn the block rules on or off.
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Copy the generated robots.txt output.
Use Cases
Draft conservative disallow rules for staging areas, dashboards, previews, and internal search pages before deployment.
Add the canonical sitemap URL to the generated file so compliant crawlers can discover the preferred URL inventory.
Create a readable robots.txt draft that SEO, engineering, and platform teams can inspect before it ships.
Tips & Tricks
Disallow can stop crawling, but already indexed pages may remain visible. Use noindex or removal workflows for deindexing decisions.
A short path rule can block more URLs than intended. Review every generated directive against real site paths before publishing.
FAQ
Is this enough for every site?
No. It is a starter file that should be reviewed against your routing and crawl policy.
Can I block specific bots by name?
This focused generator currently emits one User-agent: * group. For bot-specific policies, edit the reviewed output in a text editor and test the final deployed file against the crawler owner's current documentation.
Can I add a sitemap URL to the output?
Yes. The sitemap field adds a Sitemap: directive at the end of the generated file.
Useful next steps
Open a nearby browser tool when you need to validate, convert, or reuse the result.